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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1976
Page
3
Governing bodies of the Texas Democratic and Republican parties meet to formalize the May 1 primary and prepare for the June 5 runoff. Officials plan no major programs beyond canvassing county reports as part of the process.
A Senate intelligence committee report concludes the IRS abused powers by granting CIA and FBI access to taxpayer returns including illegal channels and improper use. It cites 200 FBI IRS requests 1957 to 1974 107 targets and CIA disclosures on 13 occasions. The report ties these to domestic spying programs and urges a congressional panel to monitor intelligence agencies.
Premier Aldo Moro accused critics of politicizing the quake response as the cabinet approved 14 million dollars for rebuilding. Officials report 914 bodies recovered and 400 missing, with widespread shelter issues and complaints of relief chaos in tent camps.
A bipartisan compromise creates a new Senate committee with exclusive CIA jurisdiction while sharing FBI and military spy agency oversight with existing panels. The plan aims to curb intelligence abuses revealed in a 15 month Senate probe and reduce floor fights over oversight. Senator Howard Cannon will introduce the measure on the Senate floor, following talks led by Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield.
Government experts forecast a near record 1976 wheat crop totaling about two billion bushels with 1.46 billion bushels of winter wheat and 500 to 600 million bushels of spring wheat. A strong corn crop could total six to 6.7 billion bushels, lowering farm grain prices and expanding meat, milk and poultry production.
Texas Land Commissioner Bob Armstrong argues the idea of taking gas royalty in kind is misleading. Senator Walter Mengden had proposed using interstate gas royalties to sell cheap to cities, claiming 300 million cubic feet daily. Armstrong says state lands produce 80 million daily, with 40 million in interstate gas and notes limited rights and pipeline hurdles.
A $12 million civil judgment in Brownsville ends a long usury suit over the equity kicker scheme. American General Life Insurance Co. of Delaware was ordered to pay South Padre Island Development Corp. for stock in a 1972 loan deal. The case, signed by Judge Filemon Vela, may be appealed to Corpus Christi's 13th Court of Civil Appeals.
Texas GOP leader Ray Hutchison said the party is exploring a challenge under the Election Code to field a candidate against Democratic nominee Don Yarbrough for the Texas Supreme Court. No GOP opponent was nominated in May, and Yarbrough faces multiple investigations and lawsuits. Hutchison suggested a write-in option or selection by the state executive committee if a ballot slot cannot be won.
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